AMERICAN HISTORY REMEMBERS THE REVOLUTION AND THE BIRTH OF A NATION-THIS IS A STORY THE EARTH REFUSES TO BURY.Set in the southern Appalachians during the most violent decades of colonial expansion, Indigo: A Warrior's Burden follows Yona Equa, a young Cherokee hunter, as his world begins to fracture under the weight of a foreign culture spilling over the mountains. Change comes fast-iron, rifles, and sickness carried in the wake of trade. Yona clings to the old ways, even as the li...

It's six-year-old Juniper Ann's very first day of school, and she's bursting with excitement. This special day has finally arrived, and Juniper is eager to dive into her new adventure. Despite facing a few challenges, especially when explaining her somewhat unusual name to her new classmates, Juniper finds just the right words to handle the situation. Nothing can stop her from making this the best first day of school ever. Join us for this charming tale of hope, perseverance, and determina...

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Alice Lily, a spirited three-year-old with strawberry blond hair and a mischievous smile. When Alice's precious rose goes missing, nothing can stop her from setting out on a determined quest to find it. As she navigates the twists and turns of her adventure, Alice's unwavering spirit and adorable charm will captivate readers of all ages. Join this delightful little girl as she fearlessly follows her heart, reminding us of the power of perseverance and ...

God in the Corridors of Power: Christian Conservatives, the Media, and Politics in America is a comprehensive study of Christian conservative power in America's political culture—how it was achieved, how it is maintained, and where it is going. It came about in part because of an enduring influence in the school room, the seminary and in the pulpit, and in part because conservatives are so skilled at using commercial and non-commercial media, including religious media, to dissemin...

An Introduction to Film Analysis is designed to introduce students to filmmaking techniques while also providing an invaluable guide to film interpretation. It takes readers step by step through:-the basic technical terms-shot-by-shot analyses of film sequences-set design, composition, editing, camera work, post-production, art direction and more-each chapter provides clear examples and full colour images from classic as well as contemporary films...

What if Karma was real? Not just a real concept, a real person...Facing a medical death sentence, Tess Martin boards a flight from Seattle to Chicago and offers her seat to William Weber, a peculiar old man struggling to walk with a cane. Little does she know, her act of kindness will plunge her into a mystery that will change her world – and the world itself – forever.AN ACT OF KINDNESS is a fast-paced novel that explores themes of compassion, destiny, and the profound imp...

A 2022 Choice Reviews Outstanding Academic TitleThis books examines representations and experiences of trans and nonbinary identities in a variety of contemporary cultural contexts including media, religion, sports, race, film, performance, and literature. Mixing auto-ethnographies and supportive scholarship, the contributors to this volume deliver a global perspective on the accomplishment that have been made alongside the challenges that members of the LGTBQIA+ community continue ...

✨ Spirit and Soul: Discovering Your Life’s True PurposeAn inspiring journey inward to uncover what you were truly meant to do.Have you ever felt that there’s more to life than just going through the motions? That deep within, your spirit is quietly calling you toward something greater — something more you?Spirit and Soul: Discovering Your Life’s True Purpose is a heartfelt and empowering guide designed to help you reconnect with your...

Eight-year-old Avery was on his way to school on the bus. He didn't know that a surprise adventure was around the next corner. Would Avery be brave enough to face it? Read on for this exciting story and find out.

The magical touch of Michael Ryan has brought success to almost every team he has turned his hand to, and in total he has guided 32 ladies football teams to All-Ireland glory. Beginning with his own beloved Ballymacarbry, whom he guided to a first national title in 1987 - the first of 10 wins in 12 scintillating years.Michael Ryan's winning ways brought him to Laois and Dublin too, before he turned his attention to the men's game. He led his native Waterford and Westmeath hurling t...

“Unlike too many poets who tumble into print at the first twitch of feeling, Michael Ryan takes time to listen to himself, and such listening contributes immeasurably to the subtlety of his address to the reader . . . [He] reminds us on every page that poems can be about lives, and about them in ways most urgent and delicate.” —William H. Pritchard, The Nation“The twin ancient powers of poetry are story and song,” Michael Ryan said in a recent interview. “I like a lot of b...

As teacher educators, we strive to create learning experiences that can best prepare preservice teachers for the complexities they will face when entering classrooms today. Providing authentic learning experiences for teacher candidates is imperative to building their skills to handle challenging situations, and at the same time, build a positive learning community. Through this book, teacher candidates will engage in thoughtfully constructed scenarios and activities crafted by teachers ba...